In front of the mission hall, more than a dozen beautiful women stood there. Every one of them was as beautiful as a flower.
One of them, in particular, was dressed in purple. Her temperament and appearance were both top notch.
In front of her stood a stone monument. There was no spiritual energy around it and no heavenly light. But it was this monument that made most people's teeth itch with hatred.
This monument was called the Weighing Monument. As long as one punches it, one can accurately test one's cultivation level. It was truly mysterious.
Therefore, nobody could take advantage of the situation.
"Is there no one who wants to try again?"
"You should know how generous the treatment of my Moonlight Mercenary Group is. Even temporary members will get a lot of remuneration."
"This is a rare opportunity. I hope you will grasp it."
The woman in purple's lips parted slightly. Her voice was like pearls falling onto a jade plate, crisp and moving.
Hearing this, everyone's passion was mixed with bitterness.
"Of course we know how good the Moonlight Mercenary Troop is. Even being a temporary member is an honor. However, your test is too difficult. "
"Exactly. Only cultivators of the fourth level and above can join. We cannot reach that level."
"Why don't you lower the difficulty and change it to the third level? Even if the reward is halved, it doesn't matter. "
Everyone chimed in, hoping that the woman in purple would lower the difficulty.
After all, they were just ordinary cultivators, far from the fourth level.
"The difficulty will not change. The Moonlight Mercenary Troop does not accept mediocre people."
The woman in purple's expression was emotionless. "Oh well, since nobody wants to try again, then this is the end."
Then, she decided to put away the Weighing Monument and leave.
But just then, a bright laughter suddenly arose.
"Please wait a moment."
Ling Xian faintly smiled. His white robe fluttered in the wind as he slowly walked forward.
"You want to try?" The woman in purple shifted her gaze towards Ling Xian. There was no sadness or joy, only calmness.
"That's right." Ling Xian nodded. He planned to become a temporary member of the Moonlight Mercenary Troop first. After getting familiar with them, he will ask for a name.
"Okay, hit the Weighing Monument once. If you can make it vibrate four times, you pass," the woman in purple said softly.
Hearing this, Ling Xian didn't waste any more time. He lightly swung his fist.
Everyone was startled at first, but then, they burst into laughter.
The women of the Moonlight Mercenary Group could not help but laugh.
What could they do? Ling Xian's punch was far too gentle. Not only was it slow, but there was no strength behind it. It was as if he was caressing his lover instead of attacking the Weighing Tablet.
"This kid looks skinny and weak, and his punches don't have any strength. He's really not a man."
"Haha, such a gentle punch. Are you trying to tickle the Weighing Tablet?"
"I'm dying of laughter. With such strength, you want to join the Moonlight Mercenary Corps? You really overestimate yourself. "
Everyone spoke one after another, and their words were filled with ridicule. Especially after Ling Xian's right fist landed on the monument and there was no vibration, the sarcasm intensified.
But in the next instant, their mocking smiles froze on their faces.
This was because the Weighing Monument had suddenly vibrated, and it had vibrated four times in a row!
This meant that Ling Xian was a cultivator of the fourth level and had passed the Moonlight Mercenaries' test.
Instantly, the crowd quieted down. Everyone was stunned.
It was not rare to see a cultivator of the fourth level, nor was it shocking. What was unbelievable was that Ling Xian's soft and weak punch had the power of a cultivator of the fourth level!
"This is a lie. It was so soft and powerless. How could it make the Weighing Monument vibrate four times? Is there a mistake?"
"Impossible. His punch did not even create a gust of wind. There is no way it could have vibrated the Weighing Monument."
"Unbelievable. If such a soft and powerless punch could make the Weighing Monument vibrate four times, then how powerful would he be if he used all his strength?"
Everyone was in awe. Half of them believed it, the other half doubted it.
The woman in purple was doubtful as well.
Ling Xian's punch was far too soft and weak. It was no different from a breeze, yet it made the Weighing Monument vibrate four times. Anyone would find it hard to believe.
The woman checked the Weighing Monument again and again. The doubt in her eyes turned into shock.
Because the Weighing Monument was not wrong!
"How is it? I passed the test, right?"
Ling Xian softly grinned. He was a powerhouse of the seventh level. If he used all his strength for a test that only required a cultivator of the fourth level to pass, then it would be too degrading.
Therefore, he merely waved his hand and didn't even use one-thousandth of his strength.
"Of course I passed."
The woman in purple stared at Ling Xian. Other than shock, there was respect.
Facing an unfathomable expert, it was natural and necessary to feel reverence.
After everyone heard what she said, they fell into a state of shock as well.
Passing meant the Weighing Monument was not wrong. There was no reason for the woman in purple to lie. In other words, Ling Xian's soft and powerless punch really did have the power of the fourth level!
This was far too shocking. A wave of his hand had the power of the fourth level. If he used all his strength, just how powerful would he be?
Everyone's eyeballs were about to fall out of their sockets. At the same time, they felt bitter.
They tried everything they could and still failed the test. Yet Ling Xian merely waved his hand and he reached the standard of the test. Who wouldn't feel bitter?
Even those who had passed the test had been dealt a heavy blow.
They spent so much effort to make the monument vibrate four times. Yet Ling Xian was unbelievably relaxed. This was too much of a blow to their confidence.
"That's good."
Ling Xian softly grinned, "Now, can you explain your mission?"
Hearing this, the woman in purple snapped out of her shock and said, "Please follow me."
Then, she put away the Weighing Monument and walked out of the city.
Seeing this, more than 10 women and those who passed the test followed.
Ling Xian did the same.
After a while, the group arrived outside of the city. Then, the woman in purple began to explain the mission.
"First, I have to explain that this is a gold-level mission. The Mercenary Union has classified it as the most dangerous mission."
"In other words, this mission is very risky. If you don't want to go, you can leave."
"The Moonlight Mercenary Group will give you a thousand spiritual stones as compensation."
The woman in purple scanned the people who passed the test. "Those who want to quit, you better do it now. After I finish explaining the mission, it will be too late."
Hearing this, the fourth leveled cultivators fell into silence. They exchanged glances and saw the determination in each other's eyes.
Even though gold-level missions are dangerous, the Moonlight Mercenary Group is famous for its generosity. If they don't die, they will be rewarded handsomely.
Everyone shook their heads, indicating that they will not quit.
Ling Xian did the same.
His goal was to get to know the upper management of the Moonlight Mercenary Group. Why would he leave?
"Very well. Since no one wants to quit, then I will tell you the details of the mission."
The woman in purple smiled in satisfaction, "The employer wants us to be the first to explore a ruin."
Hearing this, Ling Xian frowned slightly, a little confused.
Though there are risks in a ruin, it also means there are treasures. If they let people explore first, how can others get a share?
"This ruin is located on the Sun Island. I don't think I need to tell you all what kind of place it is."
The woman in purple's lips parted slightly. Everyone's expression changed. Their eyes were full of regret.
If they knew the location of the mission was on the Sun Island, they would've quit already.
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